Rio Rancho, NM has a temperate climate with hot summers and mild winters. The city is situated in a valley between the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, which provides some protection from extreme temperatures. During summer months, temperatures average around 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drop to the mid-60s at night. During winter months, temperatures range from 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drop to the mid-20s at night. Overall, Rio Rancho enjoys plenty of sunshine year round with an average of 265 sunny days per year.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rio Rancho averages 10 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Rio Rancho. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rio Rancho gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 50 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year